Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Howard Payne wide receiver Colby Mica (80) is tackled by a pack of Hardin-Simmons defenders during the second quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons wide receiver Jessie Ramos (83) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons running back Tevin Mitchell (23) leaps over the pile for a touchdown during the third quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons University senior Blake Allen, from Buffalo Gap, is introduced as University King during halftime of HSU's homecoming football game against Howard Payne on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons running back Bryce Johnson (8) gets a block from teammate Matt Hall (49) on a run during the third quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Howard Payne quarterback Richard Young (8) throws a pass during the second quarter of HPU's 59-24 loss to Hardin-Simmons on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons running back Bryce Johnson (8) is pulled down by Howard Payne linebacker Bo Ross (29) during the first quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons University senior Kendra Michelle Holt is introduced as University Queen during halftime of HSU's homecoming football game against Howard Payne on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at Shelton Stadium.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons running back Tevin Mitchell (23) is pulled down by Howard Payne linebacker Jason Disney (49) during the third quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Howard Payne tight end Jeremy Masterson (9) loses his helmet while being stopped at the goal line by Hardin-Simmons defenders Brandon Abbott (37) and Ben Hartley (20) during the second quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Howard Payne running back Zarron Dove (22) dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter of HPU's 59-24 loss to Hardin-Simmons on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons running back Tevin Mitchell (23) is congratulated by teammate after a touchdown in the third quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons head coach Jesse Burlseon yells instruction to his team during the third quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Howard Payne running back Zarron Dove (22) is tackled after a short gain by Hardin-Simmons defenders Korey Zavala (98) and Tyler Ryan (11) during the first quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons running back Bryce Johnson (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons' Jessie Ramos (83) is tackled by Howard Payne's Luis Solis (26) on a kick return during the second quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons running back Bryce Johnson (8) rushes the ball during the second quarter of the Cowboys' 59-24 win on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at HSU's Shelton Stadium.